Chapter 11 Pretest

Which of the following would be the appropriate place to park an ambulance if you were responding to a hazardous materials scene that involved gases or​ fumes? A. Downwind from the scene B. Uphill from the scene C. Level with the scene D. Downhill from the scene

Level with the scene

Your patient is an elderly male who has paralysis of his right arm and leg. What is an aspect of the scene that may help you identify the nature of this​ patient's illness? A. The patient if he is conscious B. Visible medications C. The​ patient's family members D. Bystanders who have entered the scene

Visible medications

You suspect that your patient may have tuberculosis. Which of the following should be added to your personal protective​ equipment? A. Simple face mask B. ​N-95 mask C. Gown D. Shoe covers

N-95 mask

You have been dispatched to 29 Park Avenue for a man having chest pain. As you approach the​ house, you hear loud voices and verbal threats coming from inside. You​ should: A. direct everyone to move away from the patient. B. use the PA system to announce your arrival. C. NOT enter the scene. D. approach the scene quietly.

NOT enter the scene

You are performing a scene​ size-up at a large motor vehicle crash scene. Which of the following elements should be assessed​ first? A. Possible hazards to your safety. B. The number of patients. C. The need for additional resources. D. A general impression of the patient

Possible hazards to your safety

Which of the following is the definition of mechanism of​ injury? A. A​ point-by-point summary of how an accident occured B. A force or forces that may have caused injury C. An injury sustained through operation of machinery D. A dangerous​ instrument, machine, or vehicle

A force or forces that may have caused injury

Which of the following scenes would require you to be extra​ vigilant? A. An unusually quiet scene B. A large crowd at a daycare C. Police on scene motioning you in D. A noisy scene in an open factory area

An unusually quiet scene

You are dispatched to the scene of a child who was bitten by a dog. What step of the scene​ size-up can you begin to perform before​ arrival? A. Determine whether the dog has been secured. B. Instruct bystanders on bleeding control. C. Establish the seriousness of the bite. D. Determine whether the dog has been immunized.

Determine whether the dog has been secured

You are called to the scene of a​ multiple-vehicle collision at which several patients are injured and bleeding. Which of the following provides the best protection against bloodborne​ pathogens? A. Decontamination of common surfaces B. Standard Precautions C. Appropriate personal decontamination D. The use of HEPA respirators

Standard Precautions

What is the purpose for establishing a danger zone while working at a motor vehicle crash​ scene? A. To ensure that the traffic will be rerouted around the wreckage B. To establish the area where the fire department will be operating C. To designate the area where special safety precautions should be taken D. To require additional equipment to be dispatched to the scene

To designate the area where special safety precautions should be taken

An explosion has occurred at a local church. You are the first responding medical​ unit, and you note many patients lying in the street. After establishing incident​ command, you should​ next: A. call for additional resources and begin the scene​ size-up. B. return to the ambulance until additional resources arrive. C. begin primary triage. D. begin caring for the closest patien

call for additional resources and begin the scene​ size-up

A relevant consideration during scene​ size-up would​ be: A. determining the mechanism of injury or nature of illness. B. speculating as to what factors might have caused the emergency situation. C. thinking through the route to the hospital to avoid​ high-traffic areas. D. carefully writing down everything that you and your partner do.

determining the mechanism of injury or nature of illness

You are dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on a street in a residential neighborhood. As you pull​ up, you note that none of the houses along the street have lights on. You should​ suspect: A. downed power lines. B. that the residents are not yet home from work. C. that the houses are not occupied. D. a violent ambush.

downed power lines

You are dispatched for a​ 35-year-old male complaining of chest pain. You arrive on scene at a residential address in a very​ run-down section of town. You approach the scene​ carefully, and upon​ entering, you find that the patient has been shot in the chest. You​ should: A. provide treatment of immediate life threats only. B. provide treatment of immediate life threats and then leave the scene. C. call for law enforcement and then begin care. D. exit the scene and call for law enforcement.

exit the scene and call for law enforcement

You respond to a motor vehicle accident. Determining where the patient was​ seated, if he was wearing a seat​ belt, and if the airbags deployed are part of determining​ the: A. nature of the illness. B. mechanism of injury. C. danger zone. D. patient history

mechanism of injury

A​ 77-year-old female complains of chest pain. When you​ arrive, her husband greets you at the front door. You note that he is out of​ breath, sweaty, and holding his chest. You​ should: A. ask him where the patient is located. B. assess his wife first but then return to him once you have confirmed that she is​ non-emergent. C. immediately focus your attention only on him. D. radio for an additional unit and have your partner assess him while you check on his wife.

radio for an additional unit and have your partner assess him while you check on his wife.

The​ EMT's initial evaluation of the scene is called​ the: A. initial assessment. B. hazard assessment. C. primary assessment. D. scene​ size-up.

scene​ size-up

Your unit arrives first at the scene of a​ tractor-trailer motor vehicle crash. Your partner notes that he sees hazardous materials placards on the truck. You should​ first: A. immediately leave the scene. B. stage in​ place, upwind from the scene. C. use your intercom to ask the driver to come to the ambulance. D. approach the truck to identify the placard.

stage in​ place, upwind from the scene